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Everything you need to know about Bus Station Akbarpur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Six cops suspended for torturing youth in UP

April 23, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) Five constables and a Station House Officer (SHO) were Tuesday suspended for torturing five youths they had detained Monday evening at Muzaffarnagar, officials said.

Space travel may raise risk of colon cancer

April 11, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Washington, Apr. 11 (ANI): A new study led by two Indian researchers has claimed that space travel could increase the risk of colon cancer.

Dragon spacecraft's return from ISS postponed

March 24, 2013 at 6:50 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The return of the US Dragon space freighter from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth has been postponed by a day due to poor weather conditions, NASA said.

SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at space station

March 4, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule has successfully docked with the International Space Station a day late due to a temporary technical problem, NASA said.

US commercial cargo capsule launched to space station

March 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (IANS) An unmanned rocket carrying the Dragon cargo capsule blasted off Friday to deliver the second commercial shipment to the International Space Station.

SpaceX to launch resupply mission to space station

March 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US private company SpaceX will launch its Dragon space freighter on a second resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said on its website.

No danger from asteroid: NASA

February 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, Feb 9 (IANS/EFE) Asteroid 2012 DA14 will come closer to Earth than any previous object of its size during a Feb 15 fly-by, but the space rock poses no danger to the planet, NASA said.

Signs of life discovered in lake half a mile beneath Antarctic ice sheet

February 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Scientists have claimed to have found the first tantalising signs of life to be detected in waters from a subglacial lake, half a mile beneath the snowy wastes of the Antarctic.

Task Force meets to look into safety issues of women in Delhi

January 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): The Special Task Force headed by Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh to look into the safety issues of women in the national capital and review the functioning of Delhi Police on an ongoing basis had its first meeting last week.

IAF chief inaugurates MI-17 V5 copter complex in Phalodi near Indo-Pak border

January 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Jodhpur, Jan 7 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne on Monday inaugurated the new Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) Complex for raising the new Mi-17 V5 helicopter unit at Phalodi.

Canadian astronaut tweets pics from Space Station

January 7, 2013 at 11:59 AM

London, Jan. 7 (ANI): A Canadian astronaut has posted photographs from around the world and onboard the International Space Station while orbiting the Earth, on his Twitter account.

Rape victim seeking justice raped by UP policeman

December 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Lucknow, Dec 14 (IANS) An Uttar Pradesh Police officer has been arrested for raping a girl who had come to him seeking action in a rape complaint filed by her earlier.

Jharkhand Police recovers huge cache of arms from Maoists

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): The Jharkhand Police has recovered huge cache of arms from the Maoists during a shootout in Latehar district of the state.

Crocodile caught in Gaza sewer

November 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Gaza, Nov 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Gaza Strip police have caught a two-meter crocodile, who roamed the pipes of a sewer network for about two years, keeping residents in terror.

Navratri viewing youths killed in accident

October 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) An accident on Dussehra morning in Thane claimed the lives of six young men and left another seriously injured, when the vehicle they were riding to watch navratri celebrations at different locations rammed into a trailer, police said.

Sarah Brightman books flight to space station

October 11, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Oct 11 (ANI): Famed soprano Sarah Brightman has announced that she had signed up, and paid up, to become the next space tourist.

Commercial cargo capsule to space station launched

October 8, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) An unmanned US cargo capsule blasted off Sunday night to launch the first commercial delivery to the International Space Station, marking a major shift in how US sends supplies and gear to the orbiting lab.

Man faints on Metro tracks, trains delayed

October 1, 2012 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) A man crossing Delhi Metro tracks to reach another platform

Curiosity feels warm temperatures on Mars

September 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, September 29 (ANI): Curiosity's Remote Environment Monitoring Station (REMS) has send preliminary weather reports showing some surprisingly mild temperatures during the day.

Private capsule to launch cargo to space station

September 21, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A private capsule is scheduled to fly to the International Space Station on a cargo mission Oct 7, US space agency NASA announced.

Sunita Williams takes over space station command

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has taken over command of the International Space Station (ISS), yet another feather in her cap as she already holds three records for female space travellers.

NASA to explore earth's radiation belts

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 AM

Moscow, Aug 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NASA will launch two probes early Friday to study the enigmatic radiation belts around the earth that could be hazardous for spacecraft and astronauts.

Four new hydropower projects for Uttar Pradesh

August 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Lucknow, Aug 23 (IANS) Four hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 3,400 KW will be set up in Uttar Pradesh in three years, the state government has said.

Sarah Brightman in talks over space trip

August 22, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Moscow, Aug 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) British singer Sarah Brightman, the world's bestselling classical vocalist, is in talks with tourism firm Space Adventures to become the world's eighth space tourist, a Russian official said Wednesday.

Italy to launch woman astronaut in 2014

July 4, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Rome, July 4 (IANS) An Italian woman astronaut has been assigned for the first time for a mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Xinhua reported Tuesday.

Robbers attack Muthoot Finance branch, escapes with jewellery, cash

June 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM

A gang of four armed robbers allegedly intruded into a Rohini located finance company?s branch in Delhi on Friday afternoon and robbed a cash of Rs. 50 lakh and gold jewellery worth Rs. 35 lakhs (approx.) before escaping.

US Air Force unmanned space plane lands after 15-month secret mission

June 17, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): The U.S. Air Force's unmanned space plane returned on early Saturday to a California military base after a mysterious 15-month mission.

SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully returns to earth from Space Station

June 1, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): The Dragon capsule, owned by US company SpaceX, made a splash-landing in the Pacific Ocean Thursday marking a successful end to the first mission by a commercial company to resupply the International Space Station.

First commercial spacecraft docks with space station

May 26, 2012 at 2:58 AM

Washington, May 26 (IANS) Private American spaceflight company SpaceX's unmanned capsule docked with the International Space Station (ISS) Friday, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to have reached the orbital outpost, Xinhua reported.

NASA hails new era in space

May 23, 2012 at 4:33 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) NASA head Charles Bolden has hailed a "new era" in exploration after the launch of the first cargo delivery to the space station Tuesday by a private company, BBC reported.

First private spacecraft launched to space station

May 22, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) Private American spaceflight company SpaceX Tuesday launched an unmanned capsule to the International Space Station, initiating the first flight of a commercial and private spacecraft to the orbiting outpost.

Russia's manned spacecraft docked with ISS

May 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Moscow, May 17 (Xinhua-ANI): A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying a crew of three has docked at the International Space Station (ISS), the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said Thursday.

Russia successfully launches manned spacecraft to ISS

May 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Moscow, May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Russia's spacecraft Soyuz TMA-04M with a crew of three blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, according to Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos.

DMRC is the model organization: Sheila Dikshit

May 4, 2012 at 11:20 AM

The Delhi Chief Minister. Sheila Dikshit has described Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as a ?model? organization

Five held in US for plotting to blow up bridge

May 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) Five suspects have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to blow up a bridge in Ohio state, media reports said Tuesday.

Enzyme that could slow aging process in astronauts and elderly identified

May 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Scientists believe that a specific enzyme, called 5-lipoxygenase, plays a key role in cell death induced by microgravity environments, and suggested that inhibiting this enzyme will likely help prevent or lessen the severity of immune problems in astronauts caused by spaceflight.

First private spacecraft launch to ISS delayed

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Dragon, the first private spacecraft to be launched to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled to blast off May 7, a week later than previously scheduled, NASA said on its website.

Russian freighter docks with ISS

April 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS) A Russian cargo spacecraft Sunday successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), Russia's Roscosmos space agency said.

Pit chains on Mars may provide clues for life on red planet

April 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Recent images from the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft reveal a series of 'pit-chains' on the flanks of one of the largest volcanoes in the Solar System.

Astronauts rush to safety as space junk whizz by

March 25, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) Six International Space Station (ISS) astronauts rushed to safety as a piece of a Russian satellite whizzed by.

Exercise helps astronauts protect heart in space

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Toronto, March 23 (IANS) Astronauts who exercise regularly and intensively on extended space missions mitigated the effects of low-gravity environment on their cardiac health, a study reveals.

Exercise helps astronauts stay healthy in space

March 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Earlier studies have clearly showed that astronauts on extended missions suffered serious deficits from lengthy times in a low-gravity environment, including dizziness when standing up, considerable loss of bone mass, and impaired muscle function.

Obama enjoys pint in pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

March 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): President Barack Obama raised a pint of dark Irish brew at a well-known Irish pub on Saturday to observe St. Patrick's Day.

49 dead, over 600 injured in Argentina train crash

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Buenos Aires, Feb 23 (ANI): At least 49 people have been killed and over 600 injured a train crash in Argentina.

49 dead, over 600 injured in Argentina train crash

February 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Buenos Aires, Feb 23 (ANI): At least 49 people have been killed and over 600 injured a train crash in Argentina.

Meera's Rs 2 million watch for fiance stolen from home

February 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Lahore, Feb 22 (ANI): Meera has been robbed of a watch worth 2 million Pakistani rupees, which she had brought as a gift for her fiance.

Meera's Rs 2 million watch for fiance stolen from home

February 22, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Lahore, Feb 22 (ANI): Meera has been robbed of a watch worth 2 million Pakistani rupees, which she had brought as a gift for her fiance.

Police official injured in gun battle with Maoists in Bihar

January 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Gaya, Jan 25 (ANI): A police official was injured in a gun battle with Maoists at Maigara village in Bihar's Gaya District on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi visits Muslim University in Lucknow

December 11, 2011 at 1:47 PM

Lucknow, Dec 11 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid a visit to Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, a Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city.

Microscopic worms could lead mankind's way to Mars

November 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): Scientists believe that Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a microscopic worm, which is biologically very similar to human beings, could help us understand how to cope with long-duration space exploration.

Medvedev plans to 'punish guilty over Russian space mishaps'

November 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Moscow, Nov 28 (ANI): Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has raised the prospect of criminal prosecution for space mishaps following a series of embarrassing launch failures his country has suffered over the past year.

Maoist arrested during search operation in Chhattisgarh

November 20, 2011 at 8:31 PM

Budgaon (Chhattisgarh), Nov. 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Police arrested a Maoist during a search operation here on Saturday.

NASA hiring astronauts but lacking space shuttles to fly them

November 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Washington, November 16 (ANI): NASA is looking to hire more astronauts to send into space, despite having a shortage of spaceships.

NASA mission may unveil hearts of undead stars

November 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): NASA may soon embark a mission, which would reveal the dark heart of neutron stars that are known as the zombies of the cosmos.

Pirated Steve Jobs biography selling like hotcakes in China

November 9, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Shanghai, Nov 9(ANI): Pirated copies of Walter Isaacson's biography of former Apple Inc. chief Steve Jobs are making brisk business all across China.

Danny Cipriani to be new star of 'The Bachelor' next season

November 2, 2011 at 5:48 PM

London, Nov 2 (ANI): English rugby player Danny Cipriani is now in talks with Channel 5 chiefs to be the next star of TV's 'The Bachelor'.

Oz Rail workers asked not to wear colourful underwear under 'transparent' uniforms!

October 6, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Melbourne, Oct 6 (ANI): Rail workers in Queensland, Australia, have been ordered not to wear coloured underwear after the introduction of new uniforms that are almost see-through.

BJD MLA shot dead by suspected Maoists in Orissa

September 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Nabrangpur (Orissa), Sep 24 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jagabandhu Majhi and his personal security officer were on Saturday shot dead by suspected Maoists at a public meeting in Orissa's Nawarangpur District.

NASA unveils $1.6bn 'Space Taxi' plan for deep space exploration

September 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Los Angeles, Sept 21 (ANI): NASA, which recently retired its shuttle fleet, has unveiled it plans to hire private "space taxis" to help astronauts commute to the International Space Station (ISS) and low-earth orbit.

Three NASA space crew members land safely in Kazakhstan

September 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Three International Space Station crew members safely returned to Earth today, wrapping up a six-month mission of research and exploration.

Massive solar storm could cripple satellites for a decade

September 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM

London, Sept 14 (ANI): If a major solar storm hits Earth, it will wreak havoc on our infrastructure and disable our satellites for up to a decade, scientists have warned.

Police bust cricket bookies gang in Gurgaon

July 22, 2011 at 8:15 PM

Gurgaon (Haryana), July 22 (ANI): Police busted a cricket-betting gang on Friday and arrested three people in Gurgaon, Haryana.

'Clean' SHOs 'rare species' in Pak's Punjab province

July 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Lahore, July 7ANI): It seems that Station House Officers (SHOs) with a 'clean' track record have become a rarity in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Shuja Pasha meets CIA station chief in wake of US' unilateral raid at Osama's hideout

May 7, 2011 at 10:12 AM

Islamabad, May 7(ANI): Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has held a meeting with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Station chief Mark Carlton in the wake of the United States' unilateral military operation against Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden inside Pakistani territory.

NASA sets space shuttle Endeavour's final launch for April 29

April 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): Space shuttle Endeavour is officially scheduled for an April 29 launch, according to NASA.

Western Air Command chief visits Ambala station

March 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 3(ANI): Air Marshal D.C. Kumaria, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, visited the Ambala Air Force Station on Thursday.

Air Marshal Kumaria on a two-day visit to Air Force Station Chandigarh

March 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 1 (ANI): Air Marshal DC Kumaria, Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Western Air Command, is on a two-day visit to Air Force Station Chandigarh to felicitate the station, as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee today.

A dog may be man's best friend but a cat is woman's!

February 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): While dogs are considered ever-friendly ready to follow you all over the place, cats are thought of as haughty creatures - but that may not be true - according to a new study, which claims cats attach to humans, and particularly women, as social partners.

It happens only in Pak: Islamabad IGP cares two hoots about Rehman Malik's diktats

November 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2(ANI): Increasing tension between the Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Kaleem Imam has resulted in the transfer of the latter.

Strained ties between Malik, IGP behind Islamabad's spiralling crime graph

October 4, 2010 at 4:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct 4(ANI): Increasing tension between the Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Kaleem Imam is reportedly affecting the performance of police personnel in the country's capital.

It happens only in Pak: Cops call bootlegger to switch premium scotch into local hooch!

September 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Islamabad, Sep 27(ANI): Over 26,100 bottles of foreign branded liquor, including Blue Label and Black Label, which were seized by Pakistani police in Islamabad, have been reportedly replaced with bottles of local liquor.

Eastern Air Command chief reviews preparedness of the fleet

April 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Kolkata, Apr 9 (ANI): Air Marshal KK Nohwar, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Eastern Air Command (EAC), who is on a four-day visit to various Indian Air Force (IAF) bases in West Bengal, on Friday, visited the Air Force Station in Barrackpore near Kolkata.

IAF to commission Phalodi air base today

April 6, 2010 at 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik will dedicate the Phalodi air field in Rajasthan to the service of the nation today.

IAF to commission Phalodi air base on Tuesday

April 5, 2010 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik will dedicate the Phalodi air field in Rajasthan to the service of the nation on Tuesday.

Coldest place on Earth can become even colder

January 8, 2010 at 1:46 PM

London, January 8 (ANI): Reports indicate that the coldest place on Earth, that is, Vostok Station in Antarctica, can become even colder.

NASA's space shuttle Atlantis ready to launch on November 16

October 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): NASA has given its go ahead for the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on November 16.

20,000 sacks of sugar seized by Punjab police

September 8, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Patiala, Sep 8 (ANI): Punjab Police has seized around 20,000 sacks of sugar and arrested two persons at Rajpura in Patiala district.

CBI tells SC, Chargesheet against Mayawati ready in DA case

July 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Supreme Court that it has prepared a chargesheet against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in the five-year-old disproportionate assets case.

Land management practices in agricultural watersheds can affect carbon losses

June 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have determined that specific land management practices in agricultural watersheds, such as manure application, can affect carbon losses.

NASA shuttle commander to tweet from space!

May 10, 2009 at 1:35 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): NASA astronaut Mark Polansky, commander of the next space shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in June this year, is sharing updates about his training and flight on social networking website Twitter.

Ice creams distributed to lure voters in Akbarpur in UP

April 23, 2009 at 10:03 AM

Akbarpur, Apr 23 (ANI): A politician in Akbarpur of Uttar Pradesh has found a unique way of campaigning. He is distributing ice creams to lure voters.

Fernandes appeals to 'true Lohiavadis' to unite

March 22, 2009 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (ANI): The centenary celebrations of Indian freedom fighter and great socialist political leader Dr. Rammanohar Lohia will start from March 23, which happens to be his 99th birth anniversary.

Community Radio Station to come up in Sirsa's Chaudhary Devilal University

March 2, 2009 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station (CRS) at Tagore Bhawan, Chaudhary Devilal University.

Used-syringe racket busted in Ahmedabad

February 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb. 27 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation of Ahmedabad on Friday considered several raids across the city and recovered huge quantities of used syringes and other medical wastes, suspected to be the reason behind the recent Hepatitis B outbreak.

Shuttle Discovery's launch now no earlier than February 19

February 4, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): A review of space shuttle Discovery's readiness for flight, has made NASA officials decide a launch date no earlier than February 19.

India to set up first space-themed park by 2010

January 21, 2009 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) As India reaches for the moon, one company is gearing up to offer the country its space-themed park, complete with a space camp, an aviation camp, fun rides demonstrating weightlessness, robotics, rocketry and even scuba diving, near Pune.

Mayawati given a month to reply to CBI claim in disproportionate assets case

January 12, 2009 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday gave Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati a month's time to respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation claim in a disproportionate assets case against her.

BSP MLA under arrest for allegedly killing engineer near Lucknow

December 25, 2008 at 1:31 PM

Lucknow, Dec.25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police arrested the Bahujan Samaj Party MLA from Auraiya, Shekhar Tewari, on Wednesday for allegedly killing Manoj Kumar Gupta, an executive engineer of the Public Works Department near State capital.

Water vapor confirmed as critical component of climate change

November 18, 2008 at 3:07 PM

Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Using recent NASA satellite data, researchers have estimated more precisely than ever the heat-trapping effect of water in the air, validating the role of water vapor as a critical component of climate change.

Huge cache of arms seized from Maoist rebels in Bihar

November 11, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Patna, Nov 11 (ANI): Bihar Police today seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Maoist rebels hiding at Akbarpur village of Makhdumpur block in Jahanabad district.

NASA launches spacecraft to study solar wind

October 20, 2008 at 7:56 AM

Washington, Oct 20 (DPA) NASA has launched its Interstellar Boundary Explorer (Ibex) to examine the weakening solar wind, which shields planets in the solar system from dangerous cosmic rays.

Uttar Pradesh minister's nephew drugged, looted

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Nephew of Uttar Pradesh transport minister Ram Achal Rajbhar was drugged and looted in a roadways bus while he was on his way to Lucknow from Ambedkar Nagar, the police said Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh minister's nephew drugged, looted

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Nephew of Uttar Pradesh transport minister Ram Achal Rajbhar was drugged and looted in a roadways bus while he was on his way to Lucknow from Ambedkar Nagar, the police said Sunday.